BroadCaST. Tax Help. John Russell. Contact Community Services Tablelands on Ph

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1 BroadCaST In this Issue June 2012 Business Manager s Report Community Services Reports From Mabel Street Seniors Broadband Tuition Thank you to Bus Sponsors Staff Changes Upcoming Events Tax Help Contact Community Services Tablelands on Ph to make an appointment for a Tax Help Volunteer to do your 2012 Tax Return (Tax Help eligibility requirements apply Refer to page 5 for details I take this opportunity to inform all our members that we are very excited about a new programme that has recently come online for us to manage. A programme that will assist young people in trouble, to be rehabilitated into our community in positive, productive ways to make our town a safer place to live. We have made application and been approved to run a programme called Bail Support to help young people 12 to 18 years who are in trouble with the Law and are under a Court Order or on bail. Our mission will be to involve these young people in positive productive behaviours that serve to keep them focussed on beneficial habits i.e. participating in sports clubs, education, employment, positive friendships and where possible with the co-operation of family. Over a one year period we expect young people to be involved, therefore 15 or 16 at any one time. Short term we have employed someone for 3 months to develop the program and to obtain a list of outside organisations that we can link to. We intend to employ 2 people long term to conduct the programme. As this is a new experience for us we are looking forward to being part of a group to help reduce crime in our area and to offer a positive engagement for young people in trouble. John Russell BUSINESS MANAGER Page 1

2 HACC HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICE This service is available to all Home And Community Care Eligible Clients We provide assistance with: Lawn mowing costs (limited) Chair Raisers Pressure Cleaning (paths) Changing smoke alarm batteries Install key safes Adapting Equipment Install Smoke Alarms Change Bulbs Replace Tap Washers Install Solar Powered Security Lights In Some Cases Repairing Equipment Basic Repairs Around the Home Install Small Ramps Grab Rails Minor Electrical Repairs We can also provide assistance with exterior cleaning, window cleaning, interior cleaning high cleaning, and laundry. If you are a HACC eligible client then call and request this service. If something is troubling you Just Ask. We may be able to help Phone Anne Stephensen, Coordinator Broadband for Seniors The numbers of seniors wishing to learn how to use computers has grown during recent months. They all seem to be really enjoying the classes and are becoming more confident and skilled each day. If you would like to learn about computers please ring Mabel Street reception on for an appointment. It is a treat to introduce new skills to older members of the community. Community Services Tablelands Inc Phone Locations 13a Herberton Road, Atherton 38 Mabel Street, Atherton 7b Reddan Lane, Atherton New Staff & Volunteers Reception volunteers Jylynne Karmina (Tuesday and Friday) and Irene Webster (Tues) Emergency Relief Volunteers Helen Miller, Julie Mowatt, Marie-Anne Green Bail Support Officer Greg Kingston. New Counsellor Jill Boucher. Emma Waites (Volunteer Counsellor) New Volunteer Bus Drivers John Hartley and Ray Macpherson Tax Help Three people have applied for positions as Tax Help volunteers. Staff Leaving Selwyn Neisler HACC Maintenance Officer has left us to help his wife look after their four children plus four foster children. YES, that is 8 children under 10 year of age. Page 2

3 Thank you to our bus sponsors An afternoon tea function was held recently to thank sponsors for their commitment to our bus service. John Cole/John Cole Toyota, Mayor Tom Gilmore from the Tablelands Regional Council, Don Scheffler/ Central Tyre Service, Terry Clark/ Lions Club Atherton were present along with 5 clients and CST Volunteers/ Staff. Other Sponsors unable to attend include, Kate Adams/ Westpac, Joe Vella/ Joe Vella Insurance Brokers, and F.R.R.R./ Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal. The President of CST Board of Management, Bill Morris thanked all Sponsors. Their sponsorship will see the bus service continue into the future Door to Door Bus Service (Priority will be given to passengers with Medical appointments) Other Regular Bus Services Age Pension Thursday (door to door service) Mount Garnet, Battle Creek, Innot Hot Springs, Millstream, Ravenshoe to Atherton & return - $15.00 Atherton to Cairns $15.00 (one way or return} Every Friday via Atherton, Tolga, Walkamin, Mareeba & Kuranda Collection at your door, drop off at your Cairns destination. Pick up at an agreed place & time and return you to your home Tolga to Atherton & return - $7.50 Off Age Pension Thursday (door to door service) Kairi, Tinaroo to Atherton & return - $7.50 (NB : Fares effective June 2011 and subject to change) Special charter bookings also welcomed for Sporting and Social Groups etc. (up to 11 passengers) Bookings & Enquiries Community Services Tablelands Inc. Ph : a Herberton Road, Atherton, Qld 4883 Page 3

4 The new CST Bail Support Program is intended to provide support to young people years old who require additional assistance to meet bail conditions. The service will operate across the Tablelands with the bulk of the clients expected to originate from Mareeba. Through the application of a case management approach the service will implement a range of support services and interventions designed to increase the young persons capacity to comply with bail conditions, maintain stable accommodation, and engage positively with family, peers, and the broader community on a sustainable basis. These interventions will include: personal & practical support social skills development life skills development Access to recreation/ leisure Access to education, training or employment Family Support The program will employ 1.4 Full Time Equivalent Counselling/Support positions to allow flexible delivery across a 7 day week and these positions will be advertised within the next month or so. Bail Support service delivery will commence in July. If you would like more details on the program give Greg a call on Ph Cheers Greg BAIL SUPPORT PROGRAM KID TALK KidTalk is a parenting program developed by CST. It is evidence based, and will be evaluated to ensure efficacy. KidTalk aims to improve parental knowledge and skills around child development (physical, social/emotional, cognitive) and behaviour management, and to promote and enhance parent-child relationships (attachment, self esteem, confidence, communication, etc.). KidTalk can be delivered as a group program (6 x 2.5 hr sessions), or as individual modules, and is suitable for parents of children at all ages. Topics include: Module 1: Parenting parenthood, parenting goals & looking to the future Module 2: Child Development development and expectations of children Module 3: Behaviour Management strategies, consistency, rewarding good behaviour Module 4: Relationships attachment, types of relationships, self esteem Module 5: Communication communicating, cooperation, mutual respect Module 6: Parenting into the Future looking after ourselves and stress management KidTalk runs during every school term, with the next session planned for Malanda and/or Dimbulah in term 3. For more information and referrals, contact administration at Mabel St. on Ph Cheers, Helen. Page 4

5 at our opening event. I am currently piloting a Facebook group for young mums. We currently have seven young mums involved, but we will be officially opening the group on 21/07/2012 This group will offer 24 hour support for young mums on the Tablelands and surrounding areas. The support will be from other young mums going through or having been through similar situations and experiences also living on the Tablelands. There will be an interactive parenting and self care course run for the group starting after its opening night on the 21/07/2012. The group will also be able to find details of local services and upcoming events that they may find useful on the page. Young mums will also be able to recommend services and advise other young mums about local services from their experiences of them. There will also be fun activities and competitions run through the group. We are planning an opening night for the group to be held at the Malanda Hotel on the 21/07/2012. Robert YOUNG MUMS Confidential Counselling and Support Services for Tax Help for Returns If you want free help filling out your tax return and you are on a low income our trained Tax Help volunteers may be able to help you. What is Tax Help? Tax Help is a network of community volunteers who provide a free and confidential service to help people complete their tax returns at tax time. These volunteers are people from within the community who give up their time each year. They are not Tax Office staff, but they receive training and support from the Tax Office. Where is Tax Help available? Tax Help is available on the Tablelands, with volunteers operating from convenient locations in the community. In most places the service is available from July to October. Who is Tax Help for? Tax Help is for people on low incomes including, but not restricted to, those who are also seniors, students, people from non-english speaking backgrounds, people with a disability, Aboriginal people or Torres Strait Islander people. Since tax can be complex, volunteers are only able to help with fairly straightforward tax returns. They can help identify and record income received through: pensions Australian Government benefits and allowances, such as unemployment and sickness benefits salary and wages dividends managed funds, and interest individuals and families affected by Substance Misuse Monday to Friday 9am 4pm Phone For appointment Page 5